Headline: Very windy and cold today with showers, especially this morning.

Today: Another very windy day with severe gales in exposed areas, making it feel very cold. The strong winds perhaps bringing some travel disruption in places. Sunny spells and showers, these wintry over hills this morning, but gradually fading away later. Maximum Temperature 8C.

Tonight: Turning increasingly dry this evening but a few showers remain possible at first overnight. Strong winds at first, easing later. Becoming cold with clearing skies allowing a slight rural frost. Minimum Temperature 2C.

Monday: A cold and fairly sunny start and staying bright in eastern counties well into the afternoon. Becoming cloudier further west and turning damp in places, especially Cornwall. Much lighter winds. Maximum Temperature 9C.

Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday: Turning very mild by Christmas Eve and staying mild over the festive period. Generally dull at first with some drizzle in places but otherwise mainly dry with brighter breaks possible.